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James McBey Painting a Portrait (Photograph Album Belonging to James McBey)
James McBey Painting a Portrait (Photograph Album Belonging to James McBey)
James McBey Painting a Portrait (Photograph Album Belonging to James McBey)

James McBey Painting a Portrait (Photograph Album Belonging to James McBey)

Sitter (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Datec. 1919
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions10.2 x 6cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1983 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG000686.349
About MeBlack and white photograph of James McBey standing beside a completed portrait with the unknown sitter. The photograph is kept within a hardback photograph album, with faux leather overlay, which belonged to James McBey.

This object is part of an archive that belonged to Marguerite McBey. As a result of her generosity, Aberdeen Art Gallery holds the largest archive of James McBey's work, including prints, drawings, sketchbooks, oil paintings and memorabilia such as this photograph.